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4. Luke
Overview
Hungover Luke fixates on Emmy leaving the bar with Kenny and accidentally reveals to Gus that Emmy is back in town. Gus asks Luke to pick up Riley and to keep an eye on Emmy.
From Emmy’s side, she fields Gus’s interrogation, agrees to collect Riley, learns Luke owns The Devil’s Boot, and vows to avoid him.
Summary
At dawn, Luke wakes hungover, regretting extra shots taken after seeing Emmy leave The Devil’s Boot with Kenny. He stews over jealousy and recalls Teddy shielding Emmy on the dance floor, then forces himself into a shower, reminding himself not to cross Gus.
Gus calls about logistics for his daughter, Riley. During the call, Luke inadvertently reveals that Emmy was at the bar and left with Kenny, angering Gus. They arrange for Luke to pick up Riley before a riding lesson, and Gus asks Luke to keep an eye on Emmy until he returns. Luke reflects on his rough upbringing and how Gus and Wes became his found family, motivating him to step up.
Switching to Emmy, she wakes hungover at Teddy’s to multiple missed calls from Gus. On the phone, Gus warns her away from Kenny, questions why she’s home, and learns she intends to stay a few weeks. He asks her to pick up Riley after the lesson and notes Wes or Luke can help if needed.
Emmy bristles at Gus’s protectiveness, recalls childhood pranks by Gus and Luke, and is surprised to learn Luke now owns The Devil’s Boot. After agreeing to get Riley, she resolves to avoid Luke. Texts arrive from Kenny and from her dad welcoming her home, underscoring family ties and looming tensions.
Who Appears
- Luke BrooksBar owner, hungover and jealous over Emmy leaving with Kenny; slips to Gus that Emmy’s home; agrees to pick up Riley; asked to watch Emmy.
- Gus RyderProtective brother and father; calls Luke early, learns Emmy’s home; tasks Luke to get Riley and keep an eye on Emmy; warns Emmy about Kenny.
- Emmy RyderWakes at Teddy’s, fields Gus’s questions, agrees to pick up Riley; learns Luke owns the bar; plans to avoid Luke.
- TeddyEmmy’s best friend; hosted Emmy overnight; lightly banters during Emmy’s call with Gus.
- RileyGus’s daughter; scheduled for a group riding lesson; pickup becomes the reason Emmy and Luke will cross paths.
- Kenny WyattDrove Emmy and Teddy home sober; source of Luke’s jealousy and Gus’s distrust.
- Camille (Cam)Riley’s mother; has a conflict, prompting Luke and Emmy to handle Riley’s pickup.
- Wes RyderBrother covering ranch duties; possible backup to take Riley after the lesson.
- Amos RyderRyder family patriarch; mentioned as away; texts Emmy welcoming her home.